Celebrities crying over dead relatives they just met? Reality TV's most unexpectedly wholesome hit.
Season 12 • Episode 6
LatestFrom roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details about themselves and their families while researching their ancestry with the help of historians and genealogical experts.
Production
Gorgeous location shoots that make graveyards look cinematic.
Writing
Expert historians who deliver devastating reveals with perfect timing.
Direction
Clever editing builds genuine mystery from dusty documents.
Creator
Alex Graham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The UK version predates this by 7 years and is somehow even more British — think weeping in parish churches.
This show single-handedly caused a 2010s genealogy boom, with Ancestry.com subscriptions spiking after every major celebrity episode aired.
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